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American Leak Detection

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American Leak Detection
888 Research Dr., # 100, P.O. Box 1701
Palm Springs, CA 92262
800#: (800) 755-6697
Tel: (760) 320-9991
Fax: (760) 320-1288
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.americanleakdetection.com
Contact: Ms. Sheila Bangs, Director Franchise Development


Electronic detection of water, drain, gas, waste, and sewer leaks under concrete slabs of homes, commercial buildings, pools, spas, fountains, etc. with equipment commissioned/patented/manufactured by company.




Franchisor Background


Established: 1974
First Franchise: 1985
Franchise Units: 307
Company-Owned Units: 6
Total Units: 313

Distribution:
U.S. -- 238; Canada -- 8; International -- 67
-North America -- Operations in 41 States, 3 Provinces
-States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 71 in CA, 35 in FL, 15 in TX

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 4
Franchisee Qualifications: 3, 3, 2, 2, 2, 3
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Registered in Following Registration States: All States and AB (Click here for an explanation)
Average Number of Employees: 1-4 FT, 2 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: NR SF; NR (Click here for abbreviations)
Encourage Conversion: NA


Financial Requirements

Cash Investment: $58-120K
Total Investment: $85-150K
Average Total Investment: $117.5K
Minimum Net Worth: $Varies

Fees:
-Franchise: $57.5K
-Average Franchise Fee: $57.5K
-Royalty: 6-10%
-Average Royalty: 9.0%
-Advertising: NA

Provide Earning Claim Statement: No


Terms of Contract

Term of Contract (Years): 10/10
Passive Ownership: Discouraged
Area Development Agreements: No
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory: Yes


Franchisor Support and Training Provided

Site Selection Assistance: NA
Lease Negotiation Assistance: NA
Financial Assistance: Yes(D)
Cooperative Advertising: Yes
International Franchise Association: IFA MEMBER
Canadian Franchise Association:
Franchisee Association / Member: Yes/Yes
Size Of Corporate Staff: 34
On-Going Support: a,B,C,D,f,G,H,I (Click here for an explanation)
Training: 6-10 Weeks Palm Springs, CA.


Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans

U.S.: Northeast, Midwest
Canada: MB, SK
Overseas: Western Europe, Japan, Mexico, Australia

Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.
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